The owners of an Atlanta Georgia apartment complex failed to provide basic security for their tenants and the parties to a negligent security apartment shooting case settled for $3 million, according to a release.
“Why didn’t my realtor know about this?” At Tactical Income, Inc., we hear that question often when consulting on Delaware Statutory Trust (DST) investments for a 1031 exchange. We heard this from a client in San Diego with nine investment properties and serious medical problems who no longer had the time or energy to manage…
DetailsFourth Amendment Rights in the Context of SCEP Inspections Restored to Landlords and Tenants!
DetailsTrust is a fragile gift – one that you must hold on to dearly and handle with the utmost care. We need trust in everything we do. It’s the component in life that when you have it, everything becomes possible. It is the basis of healthy relationships; first cultivated with ourselves and then with everything…
DetailsHarvard’s Edward Glaeser contends that cities are our species’ greatest invention. His readable volume explains why cities make us richer, smarter, greener, healthier, and happier. His book is Triumph of the City. Several of its major points highlight special strengths of San Diego. First, take a look at some of what the research has revealed.…
DetailsIf you’ve missed some of the basic articles, guidelines on successful investing are in my book “Stairway to Wealth” available at LuLu.com. Continued from Part 36: Wrong! Capitalizing “Forecast” Rents
DetailsThis [month], Californians saw several taxpayer threats on the ballot, not the least of which was Proposition 10, titled “Local Rent Control Initiative.” This measure would have opened the floodgates to big government bureaucracies, burdensome regulations and a loss of property rights.
A 1031 exchange is considered by many to be the most effective tax deferral tool available. Under IRS code section 1031, investment real estate owners are able to defer the capital gain tax on the sale of appreciated investment property if they reinvest in “like-kind” property. Real estate held for business or investment purposes can…
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DetailsNovember brings more than just an increased burden for letter carriers; it’s the start of our rainy season. Is your property ready? From top down, here are some areas to check. Roof Have a flat roof? What happens if its sole roof drain outlet gets clogged? Make sure it’s open and water can escape. Clear…
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